plate no. 9995

Julie Manet with a straw hat

oil, canvasImpressionismportraitportraitfigurehatbooksindoordress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes, and in mixing subtle color variations to create a sense of depth and form. It also provides practice in portraiture and capturing the essence of a subject.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, hat, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color, focusing on capturing the subtle variations in skin tone and fabric.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and movement.
step 05
Pay attention to the edges of shapes, softening them to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, hat, and clothing, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber · alizarin crimson

secondary · cerulean blue · viridian green · cadmium yellow light

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Use raw umber and white for shadows. Create the hat color by mixing yellow ochre with a touch of raw umber and white.

techniques